Pastoral Visitation of Anugraha, Bhalki, Bidar

Pastoral Visitation of Anugraha, Bhalki, Bidar
The word “Anugraha” meaning divine blessing was adopted by the Capuchins of Karnataka Province when the Halbarga Mission area was handed over to them by the Bishop of Mangalore Diocese Most Rev. Dr. Aloyisus Paul D’Souza in the year 2000. Then on Capuchins took great care of the Mission touching the lives of the people through their pastoral ministry, spiritual animation and personal approaches through their visits to the remote villages. The recent education ministry has brought new impetus to the growth of the human and spiritual formation of the local people.

Rev Fr. John Alwyn Dias, OFM Cap., Provincial Minister undertook pastoral visitation of the Fraternity of Anugraha, Bidar from 9th to 11th August 2022. The Visitation began with the address of Provincial to the friars: Fr Sathish Kumar, Superior, Fr Prasanna Kumar, Head-Master and Fr Lawrence Rodrigues. During the Holy Eucharist which was celebrated by the Provincial on 10th August 2022, preached a befitting homily, urging everyone to give their life and time in the service of the poor and marginalized as it was done by the Saint of the day, Saint Laurence, Martyr and Deacon, who before the King brought the poor, destitute, marginalized pointed them to the King saying, “These are the real possession and wealth of the Church”. He died and won the martyr’s crown of glory. In the same thought of Pope Francis, we are called upon to go to the periphery and be of service to everyone whom we encounter in our day to day life.

The Pastoral visitation was also comprised of visit to Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, the Bishop of Gulbarga Diocese, the local parish priest and a nearby convent to the Capuchin Community, Anugraha. Provincial was felicitated by the School Administration whom he addressed with the note of encouragement and best wishes after which he joined the rally steered by the School Management on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee of the Independence Day of India and it was well appreciated by the people of the locality. May God bless the mission and the friars who are involved in bringing the good news and reaching the unreached.

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